Occident (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2002, Occident is a comedy and romance film directed by Cristian Mungiu, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. "Occident" is a bitter comedy about the people who want to emigrate from Romania, and about those who stay behind. The movie has a rich, interesting structure: there are three different stories - a weeklong in the film - that cross, interconnect and happen in the same period. The characters influence each others lives, sometimes even without knowing. Main characters from one story become secondary characters in another story. At the same time, scenes from the first part of the movie bring unexpected facts when seen the second or the third time. The stories do not have just one ending: the first story ends in each of the third parts in a different point, suggesting radically different solutions for the characters. The way in which the director fits time and links events together often produces thematically unexpected results.
Who’s in it. Occident stars Alexandru Papadopol as Luci, Anca Androne as Sorina, Samuel Tastet as Jerome and Tania Popa as Mihaela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Occident has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Occident page.
If you liked it. Fans of Occident tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Occident (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Occident change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Occident worth watching?
- Occident holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Occident?
- Occident stars Alexandru Papadopol, Anca Androne, Samuel Tastet, Tania Popa and Dorel Vișan.
- When was Occident released?
- Occident was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.